Leadership Potential and Risks Flashcards
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Which Korn Ferry term describes the degree to which a leader's behaviors are consistent with their espoused values, particularly under pressure?
Answer: Leadership integrity
Leadership integrity in the Korn Ferry framework refers to the alignment of a leader's actions with their stated values, especially when stakes are high.
A manager consistently takes credit for team successes but blames others during failures. In Korn Ferry's risk framework, this pattern is best categorized as:
Answer: Accountability avoidance
Accountability avoidance is a Korn Ferry leadership risk where leaders fail to own outcomes, undermining trust and team morale.
According to Korn Ferry research, which factor most strongly predicts a leader's ability to navigate ambiguous, high-stakes situations?
Answer: Mental agility and tolerance for uncertainty
Korn Ferry's research identifies mental agility and comfort with ambiguity as top predictors of effective leadership in complex, uncertain environments.
In the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect, 'Situational Adaptability' refers to a leader's ability to:
Answer: Match leadership approach to what each unique situation demands
Situational Adaptability means accurately reading each situation and flexibly shifting leadership style to meet its specific demands.
A high-potential leader who excels individually but consistently fails to develop subordinates is exhibiting which Korn Ferry leadership risk?
Answer: Individual contributor mindset
The 'individual contributor mindset' risk occurs when leaders continue operating as solo performers rather than multiplying results through others.
Korn Ferry's concept of 'Learning Agility' includes which of the following sub-dimensions?
Answer: Mental, People, Change, Results, and Self-Awareness agility
Korn Ferry defines Learning Agility across five dimensions: Mental, People, Change, Results, and Self-Awareness agility.
When Korn Ferry assessors evaluate 'Dealing with Ambiguity,' they are looking for evidence that a leader can:
Answer: Effectively cope with change and comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
Dealing with Ambiguity, as defined by Korn Ferry, means a leader can act confidently and decisively even without complete information.